She received her honour for services to drama, having won Oscars, BAFTAs and Golden Globe awards during a career spanning more than three decades.

Emma rocked a teal blue suit – complete with a badge for the Fawcett Society, which raises awareness for equal pay – as she posed in front of the steps at Buckingham Palace, ready to officially receive her honour.

She was all smiles as she posed with husband Greg Wise, and their children, son Tindyebwa Agaba and daughter Gaia Romilly.

Speaking about her new title, she previously said: ‘It’s a huge honour to be sharing this massive pat on the back with other women in so many other professions and walks of life.

‘I’ve always wanted to be able to refer to myself as a dame. Small D.

‘Dame with a capital D is even more thrilling.

‘I was, however, disappointed it didn’t come with a castle. I plan to go on being very difficult, just in case anyone was wondering if it might shut me up.’

We don’t deserve these fabulous humans.

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